This Yoga Nidra Retreat will be a chance to step out of the every day, and step into a zone of deep relaxation. The retreat will begin with gentle movement that will transition participants into a specific type of guided meditation called Yoga Nidra. Often translated as "yogic sleep", Yoga Nidra is a state of relaxation, where the body "sleeps", the mind remains conscious, and deep restoration and rejuvenation can take place. This retreat is suitable for all levels of experience.

A space for queer and trans family builders of all types, this series is designed especially for members of the LGBTQIA+ community (as well as straight allies who want to be in a queer-positive space) who are looking to connect with their bodies, their breath, and their pregnancy in a supportive environment. Each class will include time for community and connection and an exploration of the ways that yoga can support pregnancy and birth through movement, breath, and meditation. All bodies, sizes, and abilities are welcome and celebrated. 

As the mind becomes increasingly more dominant we often connect less and less to the innate wisdom of our bodies. Supported by music, this modality of breathwork guides us to be deeply in touch with our energetic body, helping to clear stuck, stagnant energy, accumulated stress and anxiety–allowing us to release old patterns and arrive fully in the present moment, welcoming new ways of being.

This guided class will help to bring awareness to your body through group singing as a mindfulness practice in English and Sanskrit. Class will start with a brief physical yoga practice and yogic breathing exercises to support healthy singing. Suggestions on improvised movement while singing will be provided throughout the class. Students will leave with tools to integrate sound and mantra as a grounding embodied mindfulness practice into their daily life. Absolutely no singing experience is necessary to benefit from this class, only the willingness to experience the healing sensation of making music and feeling its resonance in your body.

Join us for an afternoon of deep relaxation and massage! This luxurious two-hour class is a wonderful opportunity to slow down, practice self-care, and receive healing touch.

This series is designed for those who have recently given birth and are looking to reconnect with their bodies and their breath in shared space with other new parents and babies. We'll practice gentle and rejuvenating poses, work on regaining core and pelvic integration, and learn techniques for breathing and moving with our little ones. This is a welcoming space for queer and trans postpartum students; everyone is welcome.

Immerse yourself in this blissful workshop of movement and sound meditation. This 90-minute Yoga & Sound workshop combines a revitalizing yoga practice with the deeply relaxing and restorative benefits of sound meditation. You’ll leave feeling grounded yet uplifted–your body rejuvenated and your mind at peace.

In 1994 Northampton became the heart of Toni Bergins' dance exploration and personal transformation. Now, we are thrilled to welcome her back to Northampton to celebrate the launch of her book—the culmination of all those years of dance, exploration, and spiritual growth. This isn’t just a book launch; it’s a reunion, a homecoming to the place where it all began.

In this relaxing two-hour workshop, you’ll experience the synergy between mindfulness and photography.

This will be an opportunity to restore yourself–by slowing down, letting go, and exploring photography as a gateway to increased inner stability and calm. It’ll be a chance to deepen your innate creativity, intuition, and connection to yourself and the world.

Everyone is welcome in this family-friendly yoga class benefiting It Takes a Village–a local nonprofit that provides free parenting support to families across Western Massachusetts. Funds raised will support their basic needs center, The Village Closet, as well as their postpartum home visit program. Led by one of Sanctuary’s beloved yoga teachers, Ellen Morbyrne, this class will be accessible to all (ages 5 and up). No prior yoga experience is required. Accessibility and alignment queues will be provided throughout the class. 

In this 3-hour workshop, we’ll explore foundational yoga postures with demonstrations, prop use, in-depth cueing, and individual assists and modifications. We’ll also explore breathwork and meditation techniques as they relate to basic yoga philosophies, like non-judgment and self-awareness.

This workshop is designed for the first-time yoga student as well as anyone who wants to strengthen the building blocks of their yoga practice. Come explore strength, stretching, deep breath, relaxation, and connection through the lens of yoga asana.

Kirtan is one of the many precious spiritual traditions that India has developed and offered to the world. It's a space for coming together to celebrate the magnificent creative power that gives birth to the material universe.

This workshop is designed specifically for the LGBTQ+ community to provide a supportive space to slow down, receive healing touch, and practice self-care in service of our own well-being and the well-being of our relationships and communities. This workshop is appropriate for many levels of experience and ability, including beginners and those who struggle to access stillness and relaxation. All bodies, sizes, and abilities are welcome and celebrated.

An exciting collaboration with Forbes Library!

Connect with your breath and align your body, mind, and spirit with a slow, grounding flow. All experience levels welcome. Free and open to the public.

As the mind becomes increasingly more dominant we often connect less and less to the innate wisdom of our bodies. Supported by music, this modality of breathwork guides us to be deeply in touch with our energetic body, helping to clear stuck, stagnant energy, accumulated stress and anxiety–allowing us to release old patterns and arrive fully in the present moment, welcoming new ways of being.

Immerse yourself in this blissful workshop of movement and sound meditation. This 90-minute Yoga & Sound workshop combines a revitalizing yoga practice with the deeply relaxing and restorative benefits of sound meditation. You’ll leave feeling grounded yet uplifted–your body rejuvenated and your mind at peace.

Join us for an afternoon of deep relaxation and massage! This luxurious two-hour class is a wonderful opportunity to slow down, practice self-care, and receive healing touch.

An exciting collaboration with Forbes Library!

Connect with your breath and align your body, mind, and spirit with a slow, grounding flow. All experience levels welcome. Free and open to the public.

Kirtan is one of the many precious spiritual traditions that India has developed and offered to the world. It's a space for coming together to celebrate the magnificent creative power that gives birth to the material universe.

Join certified children’s yoga instructor Lorrie Murenzi for an exploration of movement and fun inspired by the beautiful nature in Bobbie’s Meadow! Children will be invited to practice foundational yoga poses and breathing exercises while stretching and strengthening their bodies and minds. Class will be geared towards ages 3–6, but parents and siblings are welcome.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been postponed until the fall.

Immerse yourself in this blissful workshop of movement and sound meditation. This 90-minute Yoga & Sound workshop combines a revitalizing yoga practice with the deeply relaxing and restorative benefits of sound meditation. You’ll leave feeling grounded yet uplifted–your body rejuvenated and your mind at peace.

An exciting collaboration with Forbes Library!

Connect with your breath and align your body, mind, and spirit with a slow, grounding flow. All experience levels welcome. Free and open to the public.

Filling in a greatly felt gap in the Western Mass Contact Improvisation (CI) community, the Queer/Femme Jam meets on the first Friday and fourth Monday of every month, and is for women, nonbinary, trans, and queer embodied movers. We will create an intentional container as a community for rigorous CI inquiry while incorporating a critique of the dance form and traditional CI spaces/culture.

The official HypnoBirthing® course (The Mongan Method), taught by Jen Walts, will be offered online AND in person depending on your preference.

Filling in a greatly felt gap in the Western Mass Contact Improvisation (CI) community, the Queer/Femme Lab is for women, nonbinary, trans, and queer embodied movers. We will create an intentional container as a community for rigorous CI inquiry while incorporating a critique of the dance form and traditional CI spaces/culture.

Join certified children’s yoga instructor Lorrie Murenzi for an exploration of movement and fun inspired by the beautiful nature in Bobbie’s Meadow! Children will be invited to practice foundational yoga poses and breathing exercises while stretching and strengthening their bodies and minds. Class will be geared towards ages 3–6, but parents and siblings are welcome.

Kirtan is one of the many precious spiritual traditions that India has developed and offered to the world. It's a space for coming together to celebrate the magnificent creative power that gives birth to the material universe.

Immerse yourself in this blissful workshop of movement and sound meditation. This 90-minute Yoga & Sound workshop combines a revitalizing yoga practice with the deeply relaxing and restorative benefits of sound meditation. You’ll leave feeling grounded yet uplifted–your body rejuvenated and your mind at peace.